Bob Howard & his Orchestra - The Chronological Classics 1932-1947 (4CD, 2000)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks & cue & log) | tracks: 87 | Scans | 4:05:23 | ~ 527 Mb
Label: Classics Records | 5% recovery record | Original remastered recordings | Jazz, swing, vocal
From the quality jazz archive series "The Chronological Classics", this is the musical story of the African-American pianist, vocalist and band leader Bob Howard, in four rare CD. He played New York's Park Central Hotel, Famous Door, Hickory House and other clubs as well as theaters. He was signed to Decca in late 1934 and recorded a series of hot small group swing records between 1935 and 1938. In late 1947, Howard returned once again to the studios. In this excellent collection you will find 87 great remastered authentic recordings, and four detailed scanned booklets with tons of information about Bob Howard's life, career, groups and all the 87 tracks included. Enjoy a really professional presentation of a great jazz artist.